Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Gent, Belgium not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Gent

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Gent. This list contains 39 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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BeerSecret

Tour operator

👍👍 Our private tour with BeerSecret was amazing. We learned A LOT about Belgian beers and our tour of the L'Annexe was really fun. We had a great time talking to the owner there. Her recommendations were spot on and we can't wait to go back to Belgium. Liselot was super personable and a joy to hangout...

5.00 (86 reviews) (~3.17 km from centre)

Ekilibre

Wellness center

😠 Ambetante lady if you have to cancel an appointment for urgent reason. For example, urgent Z-H recording mother or father, she wants to charge you the full price

4.90 (36 reviews) (~25.5 km from centre)

Rent & Go

Scooter rental service

👍👍 Super friendly and understanding people. You can really see that they do their work with love. We did a Vespa ride on 18/5, with the Flemish Ardennes route. The route is beautiful. Despite a minor accident, we immediately looked for a solution together, for which we thank you. We will definitely rec...

4.80 (53 reviews) (~15.71 km from centre)

ArtStone Lede

Tile store

In-store shopping · In-store pick-up · Delivery

4.80 (36 reviews) (~18.4 km from centre)

GMP - PVC profiles, blinds and artificial hedges

Plastic fabrication company

👍👍 Après contact par email pour l obtention de clips de fixation pour lamelles occultantes sur grillage rigide, j'ai été informé que le matériel souhaité était envoyé à domicile gracieusement, sans payer les frais d expédition. J adresse mes félicitations pour le service après vente.

4.80 (17 reviews) (~13.97 km from centre)

Gildenhuis van de Vrije Schippers

Visitor center

👍 The House of Franks-Boatmen (Vrije Schippers) is one of the best preserved and most attractive guild houses along Graslei in the Historic City Centre of Ghent. Historically the building was owned by the Free Skippers from 1530. The facade is the works of Flemish architect Chistoffel van den Berghe...

4.70 (108 reviews) (~3.09 km from centre)

Koppenbergbos

Nature preserve

👍👍 There are veteran oaks of 3 meters in circumference here

4.70 (81 reviews) (~25.22 km from centre)

Zuidplant

Garden

👍👍 Very friendly saleswoman, super informative, beautiful plants

4.70 (76 reviews) (~24.43 km from centre)

Flanders Field American Cemetery

Military cemetery

👍👍 A must to visit. The video in the visitor center needs to be watched. Locals have adopted the graves of these soldiers, learn about their lives, bring flowers, and honor them throughout the year. The men are not alone or forgotten.

4.70 (47 reviews) (~24.48 km from centre)

WakePark Gent

Sports complex

👍👍 Perfect place to practice how to wakeboard/wakeskate as a beginner/ professional. 🏄 The instructor gives advice according to your level of wakeboarding. This way you can learn a big variety in tricks. Good to know: The 2.0 cable park provides the possibility to do water starts. For example: when y...

4.70 (42 reviews) (~7.69 km from centre)

Sint-Baafsplein

Tourist attraction

👍👍 If you come from the direction of Gent Dampoort station, you pass by the cathedral of St. Bavo to get to the square. The beautiful square is an introduction to the magic that the city of Ghent offers. On the eastern side of the square is the cathedral, and on the western side rises the Belfort Tower...

4.70 (34 reviews) (~3.16 km from centre)

Museum Arnold Vander Haeghen

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Guangdong export wallpaper, silk texture, roughly the content is about the imperial envoy going south to patrol the river. This set of wallpapers was purchased by a Belgian homeowner in 1771. It has a clear chronology. It has just been renovated and is now preserved in its original location and in i...

4.70 (32 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)

BioSolutions

Garden

👍👍 Very good products, everything organic, top customer service. Highly recommended

4.70 (20 reviews) (~16.97 km from centre)

Schelderodemolen

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Op deze plek werd in de 17e eeuw een houten standerdmolen gebouwd die in 1907 vervangen werd door de huidige bovenkruier waarvan enkel de kap via het kruien op gietijzeren wielen naar de wind kan worden gedraaid. De nieuwe molen werd opgetrokken in schurren, zeer harde gebakken Scheldesteen. Tijdens...

4.70 (17 reviews) (~6.93 km from centre)

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw en Sint-Pieterskerk van Gent

Catholic church

👍👍 A big church which you can see from the giant square in front. Worth seeing if you're around. The funny fact was that there was an culture event inside rather than a mass - which is cool.

4.60 (120 reviews) (~2.37 km from centre)

Vallei van de Oude Kale

Nature preserve

👍👍 De Rust ,mooie wandel- fietslussen. Vele bankjes om de natuur te bewonderen. Blij dat dit dicht in onze buurt is. Ieder seizoen anders en zoo...mooi

4.60 (104 reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)

De Wassende Maan

Organic farm

👍👍 Leuke en grote winkel met heel vriendelijk personeel!

4.60 (96 reviews) (~10.11 km from centre)

Sporthal De Klodde

Sports complex

4.60 (86 reviews) (~24.46 km from centre)

Snooz Ap Holiday & Business Flats

Holiday apartment

👍👍 Very nice appartements/hotel building in the historic center of Gent. Large luxurious rooms with many commodities! Will come back here...

4.60 (62 reviews) (~3.38 km from centre)

Hoge Bomen - Oude Leie

Scenic spot

👍👍 Paradise. If you go please don't ruin it! Don't only clean up your own trash, but take any trash you see with you! Also refrain from using boom boxes. This little pearl of nature whispers to you, if you listen...!

4.60 (31 reviews) (~9.9 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Gent, Belgium